| Fenwick
Island Lighthouse Fenwick Island (1857) The tower is 87 feet tall and has a double wall construction. There are two keeper's quarters, the first house built in 1858 and the second in 1882. Both were sold and have been private residences since 1940. The light station was deactivated in 1978 and was stripped by the USCG. At that time Paul Pepper, the great grandson of Fenwick Island Lighthouse's third Keeper, began a campaign to save the lighthouse. In 1981 the Federal government turned it over to the State of Delaware, which in turn leased it to the The Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse. The Friends secured the funds to restore the structure as well as recover the Fresnel lens. |
 | Mispillion Lighhouse From Here: The lighthouse is the third to stand at this location. In 1911 the keeper was removed. A caretaker lived in the keepers quarters until 1929, when the lighthouse was deactivated and replaced by a 60-foot skeleton tower. In 1932 the government sold the lighthouse property and it remained in private hands. The lighthouse was neglected for many years and was burned badly after being struck by lightning on May 2, 2002. The remains of the building were later removed by the owner. September 2005 Update: We have learned that this lighthouse has been reconstructed. The new owner used as much of the old material as possible. It was moved to nearby Ship Carpenter's Square, still in Lewes, DE. We hope to visit soon and bring updated photos. |
